Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Providers (July 10, 2006)

This Act requires that insurers admit into their networks any licensed mental health or substance abuse provider who is: (1) within the plan's geographic coverage area and (2) willing and able to meet the terms and conditions for participation in the plan. The Act is an amendment to 8 V.S.A. § 4089b(b) and is effective as of July 1, 2006.